FOR-A MBP-100PD Series User manual

MBP-100PD Series
Clip Server (Baseband Converter)
MBP-100PD16G
MBP-100PD64G
MBP-100PD128G
S
2nd Edition
OPERATION
MANUAL

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Edition Revision History
Edit. Rev. Date Description Section/Page
1 - 2010/05/07
2 - 2012/09/21 "Notes on Using The MBP-100PD" added
"Genlock Settings" changed
"How to Change Network Settings" added
Specifications changed (video formats, etc. )
Sec. 1-3
Sec. 3-3
Sec. 4
Sec. 5-1

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Precautions
Important Safety Warnings
[Power]
Operate unit only on the specified supply voltage.
Disconnect power cord by connector only. Do not pull on cable portion.
Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on power cord. A damaged cord
can cause fire or electrical shock hazards. Regularly check power cord for
excessive wear or damage to avoid possible fire / electrical hazards.
[Grounding]
Ensure unit is properly grounded at all times to prevent electrical shock hazard.
Do not ground the unit to gas lines, units, or fixtures of an explosive or dangerous
nature.
Ensure power cord is firmly plugged into AC outlet.
[Operation]
Do not operate unit in hazardous or potentially explosive atmospheres. Doing so
could result in fire, explosion, or other dangerous results.
Do not allow liquids, metal pieces, or other foreign materials to enter the unit. Doing
so could result in fire, other hazards, or unit malfunction.
If foreign material does enter the unit, turn power off and disconnect power cord
immediately. Remove material and contact authorized service representative if
damage has occurred.
[Transportation]
Handle with care to avoid shocks in transit. Shocks may cause malfunction. When
you need to transport the unit, use the original packing materials or alternate
adequate packing.
Stop
Caution
Hazard
Hazard
Caution
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[Circuitry Access]
Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access circuitry with power applied to the
unit! Turn power off and disconnect power cord prior to removal. Internal servicing /
adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualified personnel.
Do not touch any parts / circuitry with a high heat factor.
Capacitors can retain enough electric charge to cause mild to serious shock, even
after power is disconnected. Capacitors associated with the power supply are
especially hazardous. Avoid contact with any capacitors.
Unit should not be operated or stored with cover, panels, and / or casing removed.
Operating unit with circuitry exposed could result in electric shock / fire hazards or
unit malfunction.
[Potential Hazards]
If abnormal smells or noises are noticed coming from the unit, turn power off
immediately and disconnect power cord to avoid potentially hazardous conditions. If
problems similar to above occur, contact authorized service representative before
attempting to again operate unit.
[Rack Mount Brackets, Ground Terminal, and Rubber Feet]
To rack mount or ground the unit, or to install rubber feet, do not use screws or
materials other than those supplied. Otherwise, it may cause damage to the internal
circuits or components of the unit. If you remove the rubber feet attached on the unit,
do not reinsert the screws securing the rubber feet.
[Consumables]
The consumables used in unit must be replaced periodically. For further details on
which parts are consumables and when they should be replaced, refer to the
specifications at the end of the Operation Manual. Since the service life of the
consumables varies greatly depending on the environment in which they are used,
they should be replaced at an early date. For details on replacing the consumables,
contact your dealer.
Caution
Hazard
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Caution
Caution

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Upon Receipt
Unpacking
MBP-100PD units and their accessories are fully inspected and adjusted prior to shipment.
Operation can be performed immediately upon completing all required connections and
operational settings.
Check your received items against the packing lists below.
ITEM QTY REMARKS
MBP-100PD16G
MBP-100PD64G
MBP-100PD128G
1
AC Cord 1 set
Rack Mount Brackets 1 set EIA standard type
Rubber Feet 1 set
Operation Manuals 2 MBP-100PD Operation Manual (This manual)
MCS-MBPPON Operation Manual
IMPORTANT
Wait at least 10 seconds before turning back on the power of MBP-100PD after it is
powered off.
Check
Check to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, or items
are missing, inform your supplier immediately.
In order to verify that you have received a correct product, please check the model number
printed on the label attached on the rear panel at the lower right corner of the product as shown
below.
AC100-240V 50/60Hz I N
VGA LAN1LAN2 USB3USB4
1234
INPUT
GENLOCKIN
2
1
OUTPUT
RS-2
32CREM
OTE
GPI/ALARM
SER
.NO.
MBP-100PD rear panel
Model number label

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Table of Contents
1. Prior to Starting ........................................................................................................................ 7
1-1. Welcome ........................................................................................................................... 7
1-2. Features ............................................................................................................................ 7
1-3. Notes on Using The MBP-100PD...................................................................................... 8
2. Panel Descriptions ................................................................................................................... 9
2-1. Front Panel....................................................................................................................... 9
2-2. Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................... 10
2-3. Serial Interfaces .............................................................................................................. 11
2-3-1. REMOTE.................................................................................................................. 11
2-3-2. RS-232C .................................................................................................................. 11
2-4. Parallel Interface ............................................................................................................. 12
3. Connection with Peripherals................................................................................................... 14
3-1. Conversion from HD/SD-SDI to MXF File........................................................................ 14
3-2. Conversion from MXF Files to HD/SD SDI Signals ......................................................... 15
3-3. Genlock Settings ............................................................................................................. 16
4. How to Change Network Settings........................................................................................... 18
4-1. Connecting Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse .................................................................... 18
4-2. Disabling Write-Protection ............................................................................................... 18
4-3. Changing the Computer Name........................................................................................ 20
4-4. Changing the IP Address................................................................................................. 22
4-5. Enabling Write-Protection................................................................................................ 23
5. Specifications and Dimensions............................................................................................... 24
5-1. Unit Specifications........................................................................................................... 24
5-2. External Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 25
Appendix. How to Reset BIOS ................................................................................................... 26
1. Opening BIOS Setup Menu ................................................................................................ 26
2. Setting Procedure............................................................................................................... 27

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1. Prior to Starting
1-1. Welcome
Congratulations! By purchasing MBP-100PD Clip Server (Baseband Converter) you have
entered the world of FOR-A and its many innovative products. Thank you for your patronage and
we hope you will turn to FOR-A products again and again to satisfy your video and audio needs.
FOR-A provides a wide range of products, from basic support units to complex system
controllers, which have been increasingly joined by products for computer video based systems.
Whatever your needs, talk to your FOR-A representative. We will do our best to be of continuing
service to you.
1-2. Features
MBP-100PD is a compact 1RU clip server equipped with HD / SD-SDI inputs and outputs, and a
SSD (Solid State Drive) for data storage. MBP-100PD features recording and playback of
Panasonic P2/P2HD compatible MXF files, and transfer and storage of clips via gigabit Ethernet.
The supported functions such as ingest, playback, and program playout using APC (Automated
Production Control System) are highly versatile and reliable.
Block diagram
Equipped with HD/SD-SDI input and output, and supports conversion between
baseband signals and MXF files (ingest applications)
Even during video recording or playback, clips can be added over the network; no time
lost for switching disks or media (seamless operation)
Supports up to 8 channels of audio in embedded format
Compact 1RU vibration-resistant case; ideal for off-site and in-vehicle applications
Dedicated hardware; unlike products based on computer platforms, the converter can be
easily turned on and off with a single switch
FOR-A’s unique hardware enabls real-time recording and stable playback of video
The vibration-resistant SSD used as storage media enables solid video performance
PCI Express I/F
PCI Express x8
Hrz.
Scaler
1
2
Queue
Buffer
Sotware
CODEC
INPUT
Audio
DeMUX
Video Audio
Hrz.
Scaler
Queue
Buffer
Audio
MUX
Video Audio
1
2
3
4
OUTPUT

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1-3. Notes on Using The MBP-100PD
Please note the following:
EWF (Enhanced Write Filter) must not be disabled when using the MBP-100PD.
Powering the MBP-100PD on or off while EWF is disabled may corrupt or damage files.
The C drive of the MBP-100PD is write-protected.
Do not create folders or data in the C drive.
Writing in the C drive may cause Windows to hang up.
Files cannot be created on the desktop regardless of whether write-protection is enabled or
disabled.
The below error message will appear if you attempt to write on the desktop.
The MBP-100PD has the Windows Operation System (Microsoft Windows XP Embedded)
installed and customized.
Do not install applications that are not required.

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2. Panel Descriptions
2-1. Front Panel
No. Name Description
1 Indicators
POWER Lit green Power is properly supplied to the unit.
Unlit Power is not supplied.
ACT Not in use
FAN
Unlit Cooling fans are properly working.
Lit red One or more fans failed. Power off the unit and
replace the fan which is failed, if necessary.
2 POWER
switch
Power switch. Pressing " I " side turns on the power.
Power indicator will be lit green when the power switch is turned on. It
takes approximately 5 seconds for the indicator to be lit. When turning the
power of the MBP-100PD back on after powering off, wait at least 10
seconds.
3 USB1
USB2 USB ports. (USB2.0 compatible)
4 RESET If the POWER indicator does not light up green in 5 seconds after the
power switch is turned on, press the RESET switch (Not for normal use).
IMPORTANT
If the FAN indicator lights up red, there is a fan failure. Turn off the MBP-100SX and
contact your retailer.
OFF
ON
POWER
RESET
POWERACT FAN
USB 1 USB 2
MBP-100PD
BASEBAND CONVERTER
1 2
3

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2-2. Rear Panel
No. Name Description
1 INPUT 1 For the serial digital component video input (HD/SD SDI). (BNC
connector)
The input selector is internally provided to select which input to record
from input signals in INPUT 1 and 2.
To preview an input video while recording, the input video must be
synchronized with the reference signal input.
2 INPUT 2
3 GENLOCK
For the reference signal input (Black Burst or Tri-level sync signal).
Either connector can be used for the input. The one which is not used
for reference input will be loop through output. The output connector
must be terminated with 75 ohm resistor when it is not used.
4 OUTPUT 1 For the serial digital component video output (HD/SD SDI). (BNC
connector)
OUTPUT 1, 2, 3, and 4 output the same signal.
5 OUTPUT 2
6 OUTPUT 3
7 OUTPUT 4
8 VGA For the output to VGA monitor. (15-pin mini D-sub)
9 LAN1
LAN2
For the connection to the Ethernet port of a computer.
(100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, RJ-45)
LAN2 is not in use.
10 USB3
USB4
For connecting USB devices such as a keyboard, mouse, and other
USB devices. (USB2.0 compatible)
11 Audio out Audio connector for monitoring audio while previewing video.
Compliant to Intel High Definition Audio, 2ch (Realtek ALC262)
12 GPI /
ALARM
For the power / fan alarm output and the GPI input/output. (15-pin
D-sub female)
13 RS-232C RS232C serial control connection used to controll from a PC.
(9-pin D-sub, male)
14 REMOTE RS422 serial control connection used to control from a PC.
(9-pin D-sub, female)
15 AC IN For the connection to AC power source via supplied AC cord.
(100-240VAC 50/60Hz)
16 Ground
Terminal
For grounding unit to protect operators against static electricity and /
or electrical shock.
17 Cooling Fan
For cooling unit to prevent overheating. Do not block the vent with
other equipment or objects.
AC100-240V 50/60Hz I N
VGA LAN1LAN2 USB3USB4
1234
INPUT
GENLOCKIN
2
1
OUTPUT
RS-2
32CREM
OTE
GPI/ALARM
SER
.NO.
3
12 13 14 4675
15 16 17 1 2 8 9 10
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2-3. Serial Interfaces
2-3-1. REMOTE
Pin Assignment
Pin No. Signal I/O Description
1 FG
– Frame ground
2 TX-
Out Transmit data (-)
3 RX+
In Receive data (+)
4 SG
– Signal ground
5 NC
– No connection
6 SG
– Signal ground
7 TX+
Out Transmit data (+)
8 RX-
In Receive data (-)
9 FG
– Frame ground
2-3-2. RS-232C
Pin Assignment
Pin No. Signal I/O Description
1 DCD
In Detect carrier detect
2 RXD
In Receive data
3 TXD
Out Transmit data
4 DTR
Out Data terminal ready
5 GND – Signal ground
6 DSR
In Data set ready
7 RTS
Out Request to send
8 CTS
In Clear to send
9 RI In Ring indicator
9-pin D-sub, female
9 pin D-sub, male

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2-4. Parallel Interface
Pin Assignment
Pin No. Signal I/O Description
1 GND – Signal ground
2 POW ALARM Out Power alarm output (*1)
3 FAN ALARM Out Fan alarm output (*1)
4 NC – Not used
5 GPI IN3 In GPI input(*2)
6 GPI IN2 In GPI input (*2)
7 GPI IN1 In GPI input (*2)
8 +5VOUT Out +5V DC output
9 COMMON – Power/Fan alarm output, common (*1)
10 NC – Not used
11 NC – Not used
12 GPI OUT3 Out GPI output (*3)
13 GPI OUT2 Out GPI output(*3)
14 GPI OUT1 Out GPI output(*3)
15 GND – Signal ground
– – – –
* The maximum current rating for +5V DC output is 200mA.
(*1) See "Alarm Output Circuit" below.
(*2) See "GPI IN Circuit" in the next page.
(*3) See "GPI OUT Circuit" in the next page.
Alarm Output Circuit
Normally open relay circuit. The circuit behaves as below.
When operating normally: An alarm pin and the common pin are open.
When a malfunction occurs or the power is off: An alarm pin and the common pin are closed.
Pin 9 is a common pin for both power alarm and fan alarm.
Contact rating is 0.5A@30VDC
15-pin D-sub, female
MBP-100SX側
リレー接点
異常時または電源
OFF時にCLOSE リレー接点
POW ALARM
FAN ALARM
COMMON
アラーム出力
Max：30V
MBP-100PD side
Alarm output
Relay contact
Relay contact
Closed at a
malfunction or
power-off state.

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GPI IN Circuit
GPI input behaves as below.
GPI IN pin and Ground pin are closed: Circuit is active
GPI IN pin and Ground pin are open: Circuit is not active.
GPI OUT Circuit
Open collector output.
When using an external power source, its voltage should be 12V or less.
The output current of each GPI OUT pin should be less than 20mA.
MBP-100SX側
GPI IN1～3
GND
MBP-100PD side
MBP-100SX側
GPI OUT1～3
GND
Max：12V
MBP-100PD side

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3. Connection with Peripherals
Connect peripherals as depicted as follows.
3-1. Conversion from HD/SD-SDI to MXF File
HD/SD-SDI signal inputs from the VTR are converted to MXF files (XDCAM), and stored to the
SSD in the MBP-100PD. The GUI operations can be performed using the control software that is
installed on the MBP-100PD.
Encoding
Baseband signal
(HD/SD-SDI)
MBP-100PD
MXF file
Wrapping
MBP-100PD
SSD
MXF file
INPUT 1/2
VG
A
TSG
GENLOCK IN
Sync signal
Baseband signal
VGA cable
VTR
On-screen operation

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3-2. Conversion from MXF Files to HD/SD SDI Signals
The MBP-100PD converts MXF files (Panasonic P2/P2HD compatible) that are stored in the
built-in SSD to output HD/SD SDI signals. Use a VTR controller to remotely control the playout.
The GUI operations can be performed using the control software that is installed on the
MBP-100PD.
Unwrapping Decoding Baseband signal
(HD/SD-SDI)
MBP-100PD
MXF file
MBP-100PD
SSD
MXF file
OUTPUT 1/2/3/4
VG
A
Baseband signal
REMOTE RS-422 cable
HD/SD SDI
VTR controller, etc.
VGA cable
On-screen operation

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3-3. Genlock Settings
The vertical and horizontal system phases applied to the output video can be adjusted with the
genlock signal on the MC Server Tool.
IMPORTANT
To use the MC Server Tool, connect a VGA monitor, a mouse and a keyboard. Note
that all applications should be closed before starting the MC Server Tool.
1. Double-click the MCServer icon on the desk top to start the application.
2. Select VIDEO CONFIG… from the Mode menu.
3. Select a suitable TV Format and Genlock Format for use.
TV Format Select a suitable TV format.
Genlock Format Black Burst >> Select B.B.
Tri-level Sync >> Select TRI.

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4. Adjust genlock phase.
Adjust the genlock phases by using sliders or entering numeric values.
H Phase
Adjust the horizontal phase by using the slider or entering the numeric value.
TV Format Setting Range Step value Default
1080/59.94i -1100 to +1099
（-14.83μs to +14.81μs）
1
(13.48ns) 0
1080/50i -1320 to +1319
(-17.78μs to +17.77μs)
1
（13.47ns）0
720/59.94p -825 to +824
(-11.12μs to +11.11μs)
1
（13.48ns）0
720/50p -990 to +989
(-13.34μs to +13.32μs)
1
（13.47ns）0
525/60 -858 to +857
(-31.78μs to +31.74μs)
1
（37.04ns）0
625/50 -864 to +863
(-32.00μs to +31.97μs)
1
（37.04ns）0
V Phase
Adjust the vertical phase by using the slider or entering the numeric value.
TV Format Setting Range Step value Default
1080/59.94i -562 lines to +562 lines
（-16.67 ms to +16.67ms）
1 line
(29.66μs) 0
1080/50i -562 lines to +562 lines
(-20.00 ms to +20.00ms)
1 lines
（35.56μs）0
720/59.94p -375 lines to +374 lines
(-8.34 ms to +8.32ms)
1 lines
（22.24μs）0
720/50p -375 lines to +374 lines
(-10.00 ms to +9.97ms)
1 lines
（26.67μs）0
525/60 -262 lines to +262 lines
(-16.65 ms to +16.65ms)
1 lines
（63.56μs）0
625/50 -312 lines to +312 lines
(-20.00 ms to +20.00ms)
1 lines
（64.00μs）0
5. Click OK to apply the settings.

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4. How to Change Network Settings
The Windows Operation System (Microsoft Windows XP Embedded) is installed in the
MBP-100PD. There are a few cases in which users will need to change network settings in order to
use the MBP-100PD over a network. This section describes how to change the computer name and
IP address for such cases.
The C drive is write-protected to enable the MBP-100PD to be powered on or off without
shutting down. The write protection on the C drive must be disabled to change the
computer name or IP address.
4-1. Connecting Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse
To change settings on the MBP-100PD, connect a VGA monitor, keyboard and mouse as shown
below. (A VGA monitor, keyboard and mouse need to be purchased separately.)
4-2. Disabling Write-Protection
1. When you power on the MBP-100PD, Windows and the listed start-up programs
automatically start. Close all programs.
2. Double-click the ewf_disable.bat in D:\forawork to execute the batch file.
3. Command Prompt opens and shows the following message. Press any key on the keyboard
once.
***************************************************************************
The write-protection (EWF) for the boot drive(C:) is set to enable.
The any driver cannot install when write-protection is enabled.
***************************************************************************
Press any key to continue . . .
Keyboard
Mouse
USB cable
USB cable
VGA cable
VGA monitor
AC100-240V 50/60Hz I N
VGA LAN1LAN2 USB3USB4
1234
INPUT
GENLOCKIN
2
1
OUTPUT
RS-2
32CREM
OTE
GPI/A
LARM
SER
.NO.
MBP-100PD

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4. The following message appears. Check that Boot Command is set to DISABLE,and then
press any key on the keyboard once. Windows automatically restarts.
5. After restarting, the listed start-up programs start automatically. Close all programs.
The system is now ready to change settings or install new applications.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to shut down before powering off the MBP-100PD, if you have disabled
write-protection. Powering off without shutdown may corrupt data.

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4-3. Changing the Computer Name
1. Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
2. A dialog box as shown below opens. Click Change.
3. Type a new name for the computer in the Computer name box, and click OK.